See me as me
Embracing Duality: Akata Imhotep's Journey Through Life's Palette
Lyrics
I don't read minds yet give me some time
I currently cannot read minds but ask for time to develop this ability.
I'm focused hoping tryna get my mind right
I am focused and working to improve my mental state.
If I get the gift Irma shine bright
If I receive a talent, I will shine brightly with it.
I don't know how to use
Uncertainty about how to utilize something.
She only use me now
A person is using the speaker, possibly in a relationship.
Making this music it's usual
The process of creating music is ordinary for the speaker.
But I don't want em to know that I do this
Desire to keep the fact that the speaker makes music a secret.
See me as me See me as me
Emphasis on being seen and accepted for who the speaker truly is.
Mixing these colors on my palette
Actively blending different elements or experiences in life.
More vivid vision I'm just tryna paint it
Striving to create a more vibrant and clear vision of life.
Pain inside but can't let it have me strenuous labour
Despite inner pain, the speaker refuses to let it control them.
And it's mental over matter
Highlighting the power of the mind over physical challenges.
Ain't it crazy how relations are based on different languages
Reflection on the complexity of relationships and communication.
I'm listening to understand it
Listening not just to hear, but to comprehend and understand.
We come from two different worlds
Recognition of differences between people from distinct backgrounds.
Estrogen and testosterone
Referencing the biological differences between genders.
You got more of this one I got more of this one
Acknowledging the speaker's and another person's unique qualities.
I don't read minds yet give me some time
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to read minds but requests time.
I'm focused hoping tryna get my mind right
Continued focus on improving mental well-being.
If I get the gift I'ma shine bright
Expressing optimism about shining brightly if gifted with a talent.
I don't know how to use
Reiteration of uncertainty about using a particular skill or gift.
She only use me now
Someone is using the speaker exclusively at the moment.
Making this music it's usual
Making music is a routine activity for the speaker.
But I don't want em to know that I do this
Desire to keep the speaker's musical activities a secret from others.
See me as me See me as me
Repetition of the plea to be seen and accepted for who the speaker is.
Can't say I don't know what to think
Expressing uncertainty about understanding certain thoughts.
Sometime I just don't wanna
Occasionally, the speaker prefers not to engage in defensive actions.
Play defense all game
Reluctance to play defensively throughout life.
Moreover the blackamoors told me
Reference to advice or knowledge received from older, experienced individuals.
All skinfolk ain't kinfolk
Not everyone with similar backgrounds or appearances can be trusted.
I really ain't sure who went overboard voluntarily
Uncertainty about who exceeded acceptable limits willingly.
Docked at the shore broken families
Arrival at a point of damage in family structures.
Box of mixed crayons we're no longer local
Metaphorically describing diversity by using a box of crayons.
But tropical the more melanin the more adoptable
Suggesting that darker-skinned individuals may face challenges but are desirable.
I don't read minds yet give me some time
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to read minds but asks for time.
I'm focused hoping tryna get my mind right
Continued focus on improving mental well-being.
If I get the gift I'ma shine bright
Expression of optimism about shining brightly if gifted with a talent.
I don't know how to use it
Restating uncertainty about using a particular skill or gift.
She only use me now
Someone is currently using the speaker exclusively.
Making this music it's usual
Making music remains a routine activity for the speaker.
But I don't want em to know that I do this
Desire to keep the speaker's musical activities a secret from others.
See me as me See me as me
Repetition of the plea to be seen and accepted for who the speaker is.
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